Origin
Southern and central Africa
Southern and central Africa
Color
White
Greenish, Yellow, White
Streak
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For which Rashi?
Gemini
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Planet
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Element of Planets
Water
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Energy
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How to Wear?
Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
Neptune, Tiamat
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
Planetary
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Talisman
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Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
-
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.903.17-3.18
1
7.18
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Fracture
Conchoidal
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Cleavage
3,1 basal
Perfect
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8-9999
2
10
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Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Luster
Vitreous
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Pleochroism
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Weak to moderate; in pale colors.
Dispersion
0.010.03
0.005
1
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Transparency
Transparent
Transparent
Refractive Index
1.562-1.6151.665-1.667
1
3.25
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Optic Character
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Crystal System
Hexagonal
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Birefringence
0.003-0.010-9999
0
0.296
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Clarity
Transparent
Transparent
Physical
Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Supports heart health
Respiratory
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Good
Reproductive
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Digestive
Soothes the digestive system
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Psychology
Purity
Optimism
Healing
Emotional healing
Physical healing
Qualities Associated
Purity
Creativity